Anyone familiar with the complicated history of Eastern Europe during the days of Hitler & Stalin, knows this dark secret: in World War 2 more Polish Jews were murdered by their Polish Roman Catholic compatriots than by the occupation forces of Adolf Hitler.
Shot in black and white, 'Ida' clearly touches on this subject. And does so in a very brave, honest and moving way. In this film, set in 1962, all historical elements are represented: the Roman Catholic church and a Communist aunt. As well as the Roman Catholic farmer & murderer. owning the farm that once belonged to his Jewish victims. And, in the end, the clear victory of Roman Catholicism over Communism.
Add to this 'Ida's magnificent acting & shooting, evoking memories of the great Michelangelo Antonioni from around 1960. It is a long time ago I watched something so excellent as this film.
Shot in black and white, 'Ida' clearly touches on this subject. And does so in a very brave, honest and moving way. In this film, set in 1962, all historical elements are represented: the Roman Catholic church and a Communist aunt. As well as the Roman Catholic farmer & murderer. owning the farm that once belonged to his Jewish victims. And, in the end, the clear victory of Roman Catholicism over Communism.
Add to this 'Ida's magnificent acting & shooting, evoking memories of the great Michelangelo Antonioni from around 1960. It is a long time ago I watched something so excellent as this film.